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We were preparing for a marathon while we lived in New York, so we were always on the lookout for places where we could go for a long run without having to deal with traffic (stopping at every intersection would have driven us crazy!).
On weekends, Central Park’s roads are closed to traffic, and the big loop is exactly six miles around, which was perfect for our needs. There are all kinds of other loops measured out, too: you can pick up a map at the Road Runners stand at the entrance around 90th St, on the east side. There are also lots of other runners out here, so you can pace yourself, and get silent encouragement from the local running community!
We also used the running/walking path along the East River north of the 59th St bridge, too: just past the bridge, there’s a concrete path leading uphill for a short distance, then it leads down to the river’s edge, and the track continues until at least 125th St, which was the furthest our runs along there ever required (that distance is a good three miles one way). Parts of the track in the mid-80s are very popular with dog walkers (there are lots of access points), and this part of the track was featured at the beginning and end of the Spike Lee movie ‘25th Hour’ if you’re interested in seeing what it looks like!
There’s also another track that leads south from about 34th St along the East River, and which, one way or another, goes almost all of the way around the tip of Manhattan back up to 34th St on the west side. There are one or two interruptions, and it can be crowded in Battery Park, but if you really need to put in the miles, and don’t want to be doing multiple loops of the Park, try this option. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherWebsite: www.nyrrc.org
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| | | | Running: Chelsea Piers--NYC Solution to the Great Outdoors | | | | | |
I have a friend who is a member of the Chelsea Piers sports complex, and she invited me to work out with her there. I always wondered how those who live in a sea of concrete managed to enjoy outdoor activities; now I know. Chelsea Piers has everything you can imagine: sand volleyball, climbing wall, golf range, basketball courts, baseball, skating, golf, gymnastics, even a film studio. The complex covers 30 acres of waterfront on the Hudson, and it is absolutely amazing.
After our workout, we went running on the running/cycling path alongside the piers, and even though I was hesitant to run at night for safety reasons, I felt pretty safe.
I'm not sure how far we ran, but it was all the way to Battery Park. (My friend is training for the Iron Man; and even though we didn't run that far, she nearly killed me...) I've heard that the path goes uptown, too, to W 57th St.
Beside the path is a structure inclosed in netting where trapeze lessons are given. I felt like I lost my stomach every time someone would miss grasping the other trapeze artist's arms. We also saw Donald Trump's Yacht (he was having a party on it that night) docked at one of the piers. Quite lovely.
Bring your running shoes and a friend who is already a member. Towels, shampoo, hair dryers, and soap are supplied.
Getting there is half the fun--and most of the workout. From the Web site are these directions:
"The M23 bus crosses Manhattan on West 23rd Street and stops directly in front of the northern entrance to Chelsea Piers. The M14 bus crosses Manhattan on 14th Street and stops at 18th Street in front of the southern entrance to Chelsea Piers. The M23 and M14 buses connect with all of Manhattan's north-south bus routes and subway lines.
N, R - Fifth Avenue
F, PATH - Sixth Avenue
1, 9 - Seventh Avenue
C, E - Eighth Avenue"
Yeah. Riiiiight.
If you could understand all that, you wouldn't need directions. You'd already know where this place is. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: On the Hudson between 17th and 22nd.Directions: See the Web site's transit system directions above. Coming soon: my lessons on how to master the bus and subway.Website: http://www.chelseapiers.com/index2005.html
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| | | | Running: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Rock & Run on the River | | | | | |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will present its second annual Rock & Run on the River on June 8, 2008. This one-day event will feature a 5K run/walk followed by a food and entertainment festival on Hudson River Park’s Pier 84. Dan Abrams, MSNBC host and chief legal correspondent for NBC News, will host. All participants will receive a Rock & Run T-shirt designed by honorary event co-chair, acclaimed fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo. After the run/walk, attendees can enjoy:
• A specially designed Survivors’ Area, where cancer survivors and their families can gather to celebrate and reflect together
• Distinctive dishes prepared by some of New York’s top restaurants
• Musical performances by exciting New York talent
• Yoga, fitness classes, and massages in the Cool-Down Lounge
• Hands-on, family-friendly activities in the Kids’ Zone
The event is designed to raise awareness and funds for MSKCC’s Cancer Survivorship Initiative. With more men, women, and children living beyond cancer than ever before, this pioneering initiative serves as a national and international model for programs designed to meet survivors’ special needs.
Participants can register online at www.mskcc.org/rockandrun. For more information, call 646-227-3885, e-mail rockandrun@mskcc.org, or visit our website. The cost to participate in the run/walk is $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event.
All proceeds from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Rock and Run on the River
will benefit the Center’s Survivorship Initiative.
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Registration opens at 7:00 AM.)
Where: Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 (12th Ave. and 44th St.), New York City
How: Registration and more info at www.mskcc.org/rockandrun Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Hudson River Park's Pier 84, 12th Ave 44th stPhone: 646-227-3885Website: www.mskcc.org/rockandrun
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| | | | Running: ING New York City Marathon | | | | | |
There are two options for participating in this event: running as a participant or support the runners as a spectator. Either way, it's a fun way to be in New York. The event is celebrated annually in November, so if you missed this year, there's always next year. Everybody who was in this marathon ran from the Verrazano Bridge to the Central Park, where the finish line was. The best thing about this race is that anybody from any country who's 18 and older can run in this race, including those in wheelchairs. For me, I'm just staying on the sideline, cheering for the runners as they pass the streets in New York City.
As a spectator, make sure to wear the appropriate attire (if it's cold, bring a jacket and so on ). As a runner, maybe running attire ?? Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: If you want to get the best view of the runners, go to Central Park where the finish line is.Website: http://www.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/marathon/index.html
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